I was Navy, supporting some stuff out in town, Beirut, 4/18/83. A day I will never forget!
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Thats crazy. I have never met anyone that was there. Semper Fi brother.
When i was in i was young and impressionable. They didnt promote going off base. My father on the other hand was 23 when he was in. And traveled all over japan on military flights. He did all sorts of stuff.
I did venture out in hong kong. Took a train east and ended up to close to the border. And got escorted off the train. Lol.
I also ventured out alot in the phillipines. Subic bay. And spent a fair amount if time with philipino marines in the zimbali mountains.
They used to send whores out into the jungle to meet the marines. I never did. But our best buddy that was a virgin did. He traded a camo shirt for a piece of *ss. Lmao. It was crazy. Middle of the night in the jungle. Here comes two young girls with big smiles. Crazy times.
I was married when i was in. And faithful. I was very religious then. Wish i had it all to do over again.
On the beach on Kaua'i earlier this month.
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Let me make a wild guess she reads the forum.
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She has no clue about this forum. lol
My first driver's license...
Edit: there's a know-it-all if I've ever seen one.
Edit: there's a know-it-all if I've ever seen one.
Circa Fall 2010. My first job as Captain on an ocean going tug. What started as an easy voyage back to Seattle from the Arctic with a light boat (not towing a barge) turned into a North Bering Sea rescue of a drifting 200’ fishing vessel with 120 souls aboard. Hard to tell from the photo, but it was blowing near gale to gale force winds. I’ve just finished paying out some tow wire and I’m watching as I work the ship around before laying out more wire and we begin the voyage to Dutch Harbor.
Somewhere there is an oil painting of this rescue hanging on someone’s wall. I was outbid at auction for it.
30 years at sea and this simple photo is my favorite.
Somewhere there is an oil painting of this rescue hanging on someone’s wall. I was outbid at auction for it.
30 years at sea and this simple photo is my favorite.
It was all possible because I had an outstanding crew. Rarely did I run a boat that there wasn’t 100+ years of experience aboard. I may be the one in the picture, but it was only possible because of my people. I think that’s why I like it the most.
I’ve always loved the sea and have been drawn to water my whole life. I know if I hadn’t met my wife, I’d have spent my life at sea.
And 100% agree, haven’t worked a boat or ship but get the brotherhood of a team who has your back.
I’m know there is a lot of sacrifices you made but man, I’m jealous of your adventures!
The sea will humble you. I spent several months in the North Sea. One ship I was on was almost 80' from the deck to the waterline. During a couple storms, we had water breaking over the bow. On one occasion, this went on for almost 11 days. It was one of those moments in my life where I felt small, insignificant, and feared I may not become an old man. As I said, the sea will humble you!
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My deadlift PR (and state record). 616lbs at 50yrs old and body weight of 219lbs.
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Trick or treating with the kids.
With my tooth in.
With my tooth in.
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Looks like the girl on the right is checking out your ass
With my luck she’s probably your sister or daughter.